Creamy Cajun Chicken Rigatoni

Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Rigatoni
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast; salt (to taste); 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp red chili powder; 3 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp butter; 0.5 cup white onion (finely chopped); 1 tbsp garlic (freshly minced); 0.5 cup bell peppers (chopped); 1 cup baby spinach; 0.75 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream; 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese; 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated); salt (to taste); 1 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (1-2 tsp (adjust to taste)); 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); 1 cup rigatoni; salt (for boiling water)

Ingredients

Chicken

Sauce

Pasta

Directions

1
Cook rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2
Pat dry and flatten the chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, red chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning. Drizzle with oil and mix until coated.
3
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken fillets and cook for 6 minutes per side. Add butter in the last 2 minutes; avoid overcooking.
4
Remove cooked chicken from the pan. Add onion and sauté for 30 seconds. Add garlic and mix. Add bell peppers and cook for 1 minute.
5
Add heavy whipping cream. Add seasoning: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and Italian seasoning. Mix well. Add mozzarella cheese. Add reserved pasta water; let sauce thicken. Add baby spinach; mix until wilted
6
Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce. Slice cooked chicken and add on top. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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